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Why the Lakers are betting big on small ball
The Lakers' victory against the Nuggets showcased the potential impact of a small-ball lineup.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
These 3 Reasons Are Why Workplace Friendships Are Drying Up
Short job tenures, Zoom, and layoff uncertainty are accelerating people’s distance from one another at work.Inc. - 3d -
Howie Roseman explains why this will be a different offseason
Howie Roseman at the 2025 combine explained why this will be a different offseason for the Eagles.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Why are more younger adults getting cancer?
Cases of breast, colorectal and other cancers are surging in the under 50sBBC News - 2d -
Why Ukraine is negotiating a minerals deal with the US
A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.BBC News - 2d -
Why is Musk going to Trump's Cabinet meeting?
President Trump is including Elon Musk in his first Cabinet meeting for his second term. This comes as more details emerge about cuts among federal agencies as part of Musk's Department of ...CBS News - 2d -
Starbucks is struggling to grow sales in China. Here's why
Starbucks is facing competition from lower priced alternatives while the Chinese consumer is under increased economic pressure.CNBC - 2d -
Why the Medicaid ‘chainsaw’ will come for your home
If deep budget cuts are forced on Medicaid, the program’s ability to pay for long-term-care services is going to be challenged, or worse.MarketWatch - 2d -
Why injury-hit Arsenal are failing to score
Match of the Day's Stephen Warnock explains why a "vulnerable" and injury-hit Arsenal are failing to score following their 0-0 draw against Nottingham Forest.BBC News - 2d -
Why Scam Centers in Southeast Asia Keep Flourishing
A China-led crackdown on online fraud rescued thousands from Myanmar this month. But this massive business of grift keeps growing.The New York Times - 1d -
Why investors should be worrying about Trump and impoundment
The buzzword looks set to become a weapon in the budget warsFinancial Times - 20h -
Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil
The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked.The New York Times - 15h -
Why thousands convert to Islam in prison each year
For the latest installment of the "CBS Mornings" series "The State of Spirituality with Lisa Ling," she explores why Islam is rapidly growing behind bars, with tens of thousands of U.S. inmates ...CBS News - 9h -
Why Mexico extradited 29 cartel members to the U.S.
Mexico extradited 29 cartel members, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, to the U.S. to face charges. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.CBS News - 9h -
Why Trump has gone quiet on the stock market
The mood in markets has darkened and the central narrative around trades based on the president’s policies has souredFinancial Times - 7h -
Senate GOP to vote on its plan for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing House plan
Senate Republicans plowing ahead with their efforts to advance the first stage of their two-part package to pay for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing the House’s plan.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Senate adopts GOP budget plan in "vote-a-rama," despite Trump backing competing House plan
The Senate has adopted a slimmed-down GOP budget proposal focusing on defense, border security, and energy priorities, despite President Trump's earlier backing of a competing plan put forward by ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Meghan Markle rebrands newest venture: So long, American Riviera Orchard. Hello, As Ever?
Meghan Markle unveils As Ever, the newest name for her lifestyle business, which she intends to launch in tandem with her upcoming Netflix series.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18 -
Americans’ confidence in air travel falls after string of plane crashes, poll shows
Survey indicates 64% of Americans believe flying is safe, down from 71% who said so last year. Americans’ confidence in aviation has slipped following a string of plane crashes in 2025, according ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Following US lead, Canada designates 7 Latin American criminal groups as terrorist entities
Canada is listing seven Latin American criminal organizations as terrorist entities under the criminal code, giving Canadian law enforcement another tool in the fight against fentanyl trafficking, ...ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Most say health care costs, inflation biggest issue facing Americans: Pew
A new survey from Pew Research Center has found that most Americans think inflation, health care cost, and the federal budget deficit are major issues confronting the nation. Of those polled, 45 ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
If we want to win the 5G war with China, we need to fully embrace American capitalism
The race to dominate 5G technology is a decisive battle for economic supremacy in the 21st century. Unfortunately, the U.S. has fallen behind.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
GOP senator says he wouldn’t change Constitution for third Trump term unless Americans ‘chose to’
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) tells Kristen Welker he believes that calls from Trump allies to extend President Trump’s time in office are “a joke.”NBC News - 5d -
Abdul Carter landing spots: These five teams are natural fits for All-American pass rusher from Penn State
The five landing spots for Abdul Carter in this draftCBS Sports - 5d -
‘I feel trapped’: how home ownership has become a nightmare for many Americans
Scores in the US say they’re grappling with raised mortgage and loan interest rates and exploding insurance premiums. “I bought my home in a hurry in 2020,” said Meg, 60, an office manager from ...The Guardian - 4d -
American woman detained in Paris after newborn baby fatally thrown from window
An American woman was being held in police custody in Paris following the death of a newborn baby, who was thrown from the window of a hotel, authorities said.NBC News - 4d -
Do you know these heart disease risk factors? Many Americans don't, survey finds.
Many Americans are unaware of the risk factors for heart disease, according to a recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic. Here's what to know.CBS News - 4d -
3 American women found dead in a Belize hotel may have overdosed on drugs, police say
Officials say three American women have been found dead over the weekend in a beach resort in BelizeABC News - 4d -
Will Americans get $5,000 checks from DOGE savings like Trump, Musk claim?
It's not clear if the Trump administration could share savings produced by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Americans. Jay Zagorsky, a professor at Boston University's Questrom ...CBS News - 3d -
21 DOGE staffers resign over refusal to 'jeopardize Americans' sensitive data,' letter says
Twenty-one civil service employees resigned en masse Tuesday from Elon Musk's DOGE, according to a letter posted online and shared with media outlets.NBC News - 3d -
No ‘golden age’ is coming. Trump’s tariffs will hit Americans with higher interest rates and more inflation.
Protectionism won’t make us rich — especially if tariffs launch a trade war.MarketWatch - 3d -
Palestinian American mother testifies son watched as attacker stabbed her before killing the boy
A woman whose 6-year-old son was fatally stabbed in an attack that prosecutors say was motivated by hate said her son watched in fear as she was stabbed.NBC News - 3d -
Ex-wife of man charged in Palestinian American boy's fatal stabbing said he had become paranoid
The ex-wife of an Illinois man accused of stabbing a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy to death and wounding his mother testified the man had become paranoid.NBC News - 2d -
Federal jobs went from reliable to risky overnight. Here’s where Americans can find stable work now — and in the future.
No job is disruption-proof, but these industries are projected to grow over the next decade.MarketWatch - 1d -
The Social Security Fairness Act could boost payments for more than 3.2 million Americans—see who qualifies
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law before he left office in January. Here's who may see a boost to their benefits and when.CNBC - 1d -
Federal job cuts disrupt a stable retirement picture for many workers, including Black Americans
Black Americans are one of the groups with a higher than average share of federal jobs, which are valued for their benefits and stability.CNBC - 1d -
Most Americans say income is not keeping up with inflation, CBS News poll finds
Most Americans believe their incomes aren't keeping pace with inflation, according to a new CBS News poll. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto unpacks the findings.CBS News - 1d -
Trump administration briefing: hundreds fired from US climate agency as Americans feel economy getting worse
Democrats warn that cutting jobs at Noaa ‘will cost American lives’ – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance. The Trump administration has fired hundreds of workers at the National ...The Guardian - 22h
